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Smart From The Start

4133-4139 W Armitage AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Smart From The Start on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645784

Location recorded for this inspection · Smart From The Start · 4133-4139 W Armitage AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN KITCHEN AND IN CLASSROOM A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628987

Location recorded for this inspection · Smart From The Start · 4133-4139 W Armitage AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626477

Location recorded for this inspection · Smart From The Start · 4133-4139 W Armitage AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASE COLUMN OF WALL IN HALLWAY NEAR STAFF TOILET TO BE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587925

Location recorded for this inspection · Smart From The Start · 4133-4139 W Armitage AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587695

Location recorded for this inspection · Smart From The Start · 4133-4139 W Armitage AVE

Recorded violations

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, RICE AND CEREAL NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP AT LEFTSIDE BOTTOM OF FRONT EXIT OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED BASES OF WALL, FLOORS AND CORNERS ON BOTH SIDES OF OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN ORANGE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN ORANGE CLASSROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN ORANGE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING EXHAUST HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXHAUST HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587352

Location recorded for this inspection · Smart From The Start · 4133-4139 W Armitage AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, RICE AND CEREAL NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED GAP AT LEFTSIDE BOTTOM OF FRONT EXIT OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED SOILED BASES OF WALL, FLOORS AND CORNERS ON BOTH SIDES OF OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN ORANGE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN ORANGE CLASSROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN ORANGE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING EXHAUST HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXHAUST HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4): OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2569270 DATED 01/06/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN PANTRY IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587329

Location recorded for this inspection · Smart From The Start · 4133-4139 W Armitage AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.2-59.9F, MILK(50.2F), TURKEY(50.5F), YOGURT(50.9F), CHEESE CUBES(59.9F), SHREDDED CHEESE(53.1F), AMERICAN CHEESE(51.1F) AND CREAM CHEESE(52.2F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD VALUED AT $167 WEIGHING 60LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, RICE AND CEREAL NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP AT LEFTSIDE BOTTOM OF FRONT EXIT OUTER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 59.2-96.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT OR ABOVE 110F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT OR ABOVE 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN ORANGE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN ORANGE CLASSROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED BASES OF WALL, FLOORS AND CORNERS ON BOTH SIDES OF OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN ORANGE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING EXHAUST HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXHAUST HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2569270 DATED 01/06/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN PANTRY IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569270

Location recorded for this inspection · Smart From The Start · 4133-4139 W Armitage AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 2ND HAND SINK TO THE RIGHT IN KIDS BATHROOM. MUST MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN PANTRY IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546404

Location recorded for this inspection · Smart From The Start · 4133-4139 W Armitage AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE CHILDRENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE FAUCET ON THE 3RD HANDWASHING SINK FROM THE LEFT IN THE CHILDRENS RESTROOM DISCONNECTED FROM THE SINK. FOUND THE 2ND HANDWASHING SINK FROM THE RIGHT IN THE CHILDRENS RESTROOM SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND NO LIGHTING IN THE MENS RESTROOM AND POOR LIGHTING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546297

Location recorded for this inspection · Smart From The Start · 4133-4139 W Armitage AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE CHILDRENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE 64.0F - 78.0F DURING INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SUFFICIENT CAPACITY OF HOT WATER TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F AT ALL TIMES, AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 110F FOR ALL DISHWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE FAUCET ON THE 3RD HANDWASHING SINK FROM THE LEFT IN THE CHILDRENS RESTROOM DISCONNECTED FROM THE SINK. FOUND THE 2ND HANDWASHING SINK FROM THE RIGHT IN THE CHILDRENS RESTROOM SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND NO LIGHTING IN THE MENS RESTROOM AND POOR LIGHTING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2501113

Location recorded for this inspection · Smart From The Start · 4133-4139 W Armitage AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359496

Location recorded for this inspection · Smart From The Start · 4133-4139 W Armitage AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15. Inspector Comments: 1/4 GAP ON THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF RODENT/INSECTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-202.16. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVES IN THE PANTRY OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ONLY 5 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO CONDUCT FOOD HANDLER ACTIVITIES (EX. HANDLES FOOD, SERVE CHILDREN, OR WASH UTENSILS). AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

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335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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